Title :
Ultracompact Waveband Cross-Connect Module Using Waveband Selective Switches: Development and Performance Verification
Author :
Ishii, Kiyo ; Hasegawa, Hiroshi ; Sato, Ken-Ichi ; Okuno, Masayuki ; Takahashi, Hiroshi
Author_Institution :
Nagoya Univ., Nagoya, Japan
Abstract :
A compact waveband cross-connect switch module is demonstrated that will be utilized for creating cost-effective multidegree optical cross-connect nodes. Its performance confirms the practical applicability of the developed module.
Keywords :
integrated optoelectronics; optical communication equipment; optical interconnections; optical switches; multidegree optical cross-connect nodes; ultracompact waveband cross-connect module; waveband selective switches; Adaptive optics; Optical attenuators; Optical coupling; Optical crosstalk; Optical fibers; Optical switches; Hierarchical systems; photonic switching systems;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2010.2084565
